Journalism and Media Funding in Europe
Brussels: Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association; Journalism Funders Forum (2026)
"Based on a sample of 36 philanthropic organisations from 12 countries, the report shows that while funding for the field remains relatively limited, it is diverse, evolving and increasingly shaped by concerns around democracy, misinformation and the long-term sustainability of independent journalism. The report highlights a journalism and media field that is varied across different types of actors, content and geographies but accounts for just 3.2% of the total budget of the funders surveyed. Key takeaways: funding for journalism and media is relatively limited but highly diverse; support is spread widely across different types of actors, content and geographies; protecting democracy and countering misinformation are core motivations for funding; he sector is undergoing major changes, creating new challenges for funders and grantees." (https://philea.eu/philea-publishes-journalism-and-media-funding-in-europe)
Foreword: Funding independent journalism is crucial for European democracy -- Key finding 1: Funding for journalism and media is relatively limited but highly diverse -- Key Finding 2: Support is spread widely across different types of actors, content and geographies -- Key finding 3: Protecting democracy and countering misinformation are core motivations for funding -- Key finding 4: The sector is undergoing major changes, creating new challenges for funders and grantees -- Methodology and Terminology -- How to Get Involved